Staff Electrical Designer (Southwest Region)

Burns & McDonnell; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Albuquerque, NM (and Tucson, AZ) seeks a Staff Electrical Designer to contribute to planning, design, and documentation across diverse projects. You will develop electrical schematics, grid layouts, lighting and power systems, and prepare proposals and construction drawings. The role requires a degree with related experience and strong software skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree with years of related experience as required
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation and Excel for engineering drawings and documentation
• Ability to utilize 2D and 3D applications to prepare drawings and designs
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration with project teams

Responsibilities

• Design electrical projects including schematics, grid layouts, power and lighting systems
• Plan and develop production drawings and calculations for non-routine assignments
• Execute design tasks using prescribed methods and refine sketches
• Review drawings for quality, stay within budget and schedule
• Prepare project deliverables and redlines as needed
• Organize revisions and project information logically
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers and designers
• Comply with company standards and client requirements

Skills

2D/3D design

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate's Degree

9 years progressive detailing and design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

Job description

Description

A Staff Electrical Designer will perform various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

• Design various electrical projects including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.
• Plan and develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Execute variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
• Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Analyze reports, drawings and tests to plan and design projects.
• Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
• Compute volume calculations for conduit/grounding layouts, equipment and panel wiring diagrams and relay panel schematics.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information are stored in a logical and well-structural manner.
• Responsible for clear and concise written and verbal communications, as it relates to the project client coordination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years related experience required.
• Or Associate's Degree and 8 years related experience required.
• Or 9 years progressive detailing and design experience required.
• Advanced understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
• Advanced knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
• Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Primary Location

US-AZ-Tucson

Other Locations

US-NM-Albuquerque, US-AZ-Phoenix

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-MG #T&D